Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 17, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Supports Domestic Violence Incident Review with New Protocol on How to Improve Prevention and Support ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta today announced the release of a new protocol for counties establishing a Domestic Violence Incident Review Team (Review Team). A Review Team is a collaborative effort between law enforcement, social services …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 19:35 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opens Price Gouging Investigations, Deploys DOJ Disaster Relief Task Force in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened active investigations into price gouging as it continues to ramp up the deployment of resources to Los Angeles County to investigate …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 16:49 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Vows to Continue Cracking Down on Illicit Flavored Disposable E-Cigarette Products As Part of Bipartisan ...

Attorney General also announces lawsuit against defendants for illegally importing FLUM products from China and distributing them in California OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, together with nine attorneys general, announced …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

Attorney General Bonta, CARB Leads Multistate Coalition to Defend California Clean Air Act Waivers

OAKLAND — On behalf of California and leading a multistate coalition of 16 attorneys general and 3 cities, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) filed motions to intervene in litigation to defend the U.S. …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

Attorney General Bonta and California Air Resources Board Announce Nearly $237 Million Settlement with Heavy-Duty Engine ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced a $236.5 million settlement with heavy-duty engine manufacturer Hino Motors, Ltd., Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. and Hino Motors Sales U.S …

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Published on January 15, 2025 - 17:26 GMT

Ahead of Inauguration Day, Attorney General Bonta Files Legal Action to Defend Dreamers’ Access to Healthcare

With incoming Trump Administration expected to withdraw support, California seeks to intervene to defend healthcare access from legal challenge OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a motion to …

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Published on January 15, 2025 - 03:47 GMT

Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber: Having Lost Election, Three Orosi Public Utilities District Directors Must ...

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. today announced that they have sent a letter to the Orosi Public Utilities District (OPUD) Board of Directors concerning the certified results of the 2024 …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend Biden Administration’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition to intervene to defend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The LCRI, which went into effect on December 30, replaced …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 19:46 GMT

Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Appeal Huntington Beach Voter ID Decision

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. today filed a notice of appeal to reverse the Orange County Superior Court’s recent decision concerning Huntington Beach’s voter identification (voter ID) law …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Medical Debt Consumer Alert

Urges consumers to regularly check their free credit reports OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert informing Californians that it is now illegal for most forms of medical debt to appear on credit reports. Senate …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 20:07 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Legal Advisories on the Application of California Law to AI

Existing laws protect Californians’ rights and place obligations on entities that develop and use AI OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued two legal advisories, reminding consumers of their rights, and advising businesses and …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 20:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta, Local Leaders Share Tips to Keep Californians Safe as Fires Rage in Los Angeles

For the latest updates and resources visit www.ca.gov/LAfires LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell, Senator Sasha …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 23:13 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the seven …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 21:49 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Secures Prison Sentence Against Organized Retail Crime Ringleader, Michelle Mack for National Scheme ...

SAN DIEGO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the sentencing of Michelle Mack, the ringleader of an organized retail crime ring that spanned 21 California counties and involved an estimated $8 million worth of stolen beauty products …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 20:29 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Hosts Fourth Immigrant Rights Regional Convening in Salinas

SALINAS – In response to the President-elect’s threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportation, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today held the fourth in a series of five regional convenings with immigrant rights groups, elected officials, and …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Urges Walmart to Reaffirm Commitment to Nondiscriminatory, Ethical Business Practices

Raises concern with Walmart's recent decision to end supplier diversity programs, philanthropic efforts, equity trainings, and internal use of "diversity" and "DEI" OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 18:50 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians of Potential Risks of Paying for Services from Private Cord ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to Californians considering storing umbilical cord blood with private cord blood banks. Families across the country pay for cord blood storage with the promise that the cord …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 04:52 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Los Angeles County

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County. The Palisades Fire has burned over 1,200 acres, threatening …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Files Amended Complaint in RealPage Lawsuit, Seeks to Hold Landlords Accountable for Artificially High Rent ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 10 bipartisan attorneys general, filed an amended complaint against RealPage and the nation’s largest property management …

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Published on January 6, 2025 - 21:52 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance on Educational Rights of Immigrant Students and Their Families

Holds third regional convening on immigrant rights in Sacramento SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued two sets of guidance to ensure the educational rights of immigrant students and their families. The first guidance advises …

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